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The friends made music together through decades when Ireland became a lot more liberal. But it could still be more egalitarian, like the society Irvine’s hero Woody Guthrie campaigned for
Childhood friends had a transformational impact on Irish folk music and supported various political and social causes
Lunny never tired of seeking out new collaborations, novel sounds and fresh perspectives on the music that defined him
<p>Founding member of Planxty, Lunny went on to play for bands such as Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin</p><p>The Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died at the age of 79 from cancer.</p><p>Lunny rose to prominence in the trio Rakes of Kildare alongside his brother Frank and Christy Moore. He went on to play in bands such as <a href="https:/
A founding member of three renowned bands - The Bothy Band, Planxty and Moving Hearts - he was widely credited for the revival and growth of Irish traditional music.
The musician, who died on Friday, has been central to the vibrant, innovative spirit of Irish music for more than six decades
Dónal Lunny, one of Ireland's most celebrated musicians, has died at the age of 79.
Multi-instrumentalist founder of Planxty and Bothy Band produced albums for Elvis Costello, Sinéad O’Connor and others
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